Men And Women In The Church: Building Consensus On Christian Leadership (Paperback)

by Sarah Sumner (Author), Phillip E. Johnson (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Intervarsity Press (September 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0830823913
ISBN-13: 978-0830823918
Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 14 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 431 g

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Evangelicals stand divided in their view of women in the church.On one side stand complementarians, arguing the full worth of women but assigning them to differing roles. On the other side stand egalitarians, arguing that the full worth of women demands their equal treatment and access to leadership roles. Is there a way to mend the breach and build consensus?Sarah Sumner thinks there is. Avoiding the pitfalls of both radical feminism and reactionary conservatism, she traces a new path through the issues--biblical, theological, psychological and practical--to establish and affirm common ground. Arguing that men and women are both equal and distinct, Sumner encourages us to find ways to honor and benefit from the leadership gifts of both. Men and Women in the Church is a book for all who want a fresh and hope-filled look at a persistent problem.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Academic Thoughts marry Humble Testimony, May 21 2004

By	rachel_nc "rachel_nc" (NC) - See all my reviews

I appreciated this book for many reasons:
1- challenge is given to both egalitarians and complementarians, 2- the author's personal story weaves throughout the book- helping us connect to the author and seeing this as deeper than just a head-knowledge issue, 3- thoughtful exposition including rich word study/ social context/ seeking the Holy Spirit/etc. is given to the Scriptural passages seen as confusing on "both" sides. This exposition rivals others i have read, 4- the clearest and most passionate call to loving your spouse and the church exists here, 5- a call to live humbly in the Church even with people exhibiting different sides of this issue. Thank you Sarah!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Prayerful, Sciptural and Logical, April 20 2004

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A book which prayerfully and logically examines both Complementarian and Egalitarian views on scripture, and proposes similarities and alternatives to both interpretations of specific passages. In the process of reading this book, my eyes were opened to some of my own sin, and I believe this will be true for every Christian reader.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Eve's spirit still with us, Nov 13 2003

By	Jay (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

Interesting to note that how easily it is to see through the subtle attacts upon God's order through seemingly reasoned thoughts. Even the serpent of old reasoned with Eve and swayed her. Then she swayed Adam. Must let God's word be the final authority and not man's reason alone.

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